Our extended family of 7 (three generations) just returned from an enjoyable week in Culebra. This lovely house was even better than we expected! The best part about it is the huge shaded deck that wraps around two sides of the house - south-facing and deep, with overhanging roof, there was lots of shade on the deck no matter the time of day. We had fantastic views of the sunset and sunrise from the deck, as it is perfectly situated and high on a hill overlooking the ocean towards Vieques, and several bays. The inside and outside of the villa are entirely on one level, except for the queen (4th) bedroom and pool which are down a flight of steps; this made it easy for the two elderly members of our family to move around comfortably and enjoy the whole house and deck. The inside living-dining area is larger than the pictures make it appear. The large tables outside and inside made family meals enjoyable. The kitchen is fully-equipped with high-quality pans and utensils, spices, and serving dishes - and a large grill on the deck- everything you could want, and much more than the usual rental villa offers. The furnishings throughout the home are of very high quality and beautiful. The décor is tasteful and simple. The artwork is lovely and adds to the beauty of the villa. The bedrooms are spacious and quiet, with good cross-breezes and ceiling fans (there is A/C in all of them but we did not need it). The linens are high-quality, and the house is well-maintained and was spotless when we arrived. Each bedroom has it's own nice bathroom with shower, so we never felt cramped. The pool was refreshing and the teenagers in our group spent a lot of time there.
Although some people rent golf carts to get around the island, you will want to make sure you are able to rent a jeep to get up the steep hill to the villa, as carts are not allowed and are not safe on the hill. The location is well worth it for the incredible views, however. Our best snorkeling was off Melones Beach directly below the villa, and the town, with its numerous restaurants, 2 grocery stores, and bakery, was only 5 minutes away. I highly recommend this villa and Culebra for a relaxing vacation. The owner Valerie, and the housekeeper/property manager Jessie, were both extremely helpful in making sure that our stay went smoothly.